Padilla Declines California Governor Run

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* Padilla Won’t Run: Senator Alex⁣ Padilla has decided not to run for Governor of California in 2026.He will ​instead focus on his Senate duties and opposing⁤ President⁤ Trump’s agenda. He feels these are “not normal times” and believes fighting ⁤for constitutional rights and American values is crucial.
* Crowded Field Remains: padilla’s withdrawal leaves a crowded field of candidates,but no clear frontrunner.
* Potential Candidates:

* Democrats: Katie Porter, Xavier Becerra, Antonio Villaraigosa, ‍Tony Thurmond, Betty yee, and Stephen Cloobeck are all running.
* Republicans: Chad bianco and Steve Hilton are the most prominent Republican candidates.
⁢ * Undecided: Rick ⁢Caruso is still considering a run for either Governor or Los Angeles Mayor.
* Voter Focus: Voters haven’t yet focused on the gubernatorial race, despite the important power and influence of the California governorship (given ​the state’s large economy).